Innocent Erendira Glossary

Innocent Erendira Glossary

dissuade

persuade someone not to take a particular course of action

elusive

difficult to find, catch, or achieve

ember

a small piece of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire

enormous

very large in size, quantity, or extent

excessive

more than is necessary, normal, or desirable

furtive

secret or concealed

grandeur

splendor and impressiveness

hazy

vague, indistinct, or ill-defined

implacable

relentless

impunity

exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action

languid

pleasantly lazy and peaceful

matron

a woman in charge of domestic and medical arrangements at a boarding school or other establishment

meek

submissive

motley

incongruously varied in appearance or character

parsimony

extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources

premature

occurring or done before the usual or proper time

rigor

the quality of being extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate

somnambulist

sleepwalker

spontaneous

performed or occurring as a result of a sudden inner impulse

squall

a sudden violent gust of wind or a localized storm, esp. one bringing rain, snow, or sleet

succulent

tender, juicy, and tasty (of food)

tureen

a deep covered dish from which soup is served

viceregal

of or relating to a viceroy

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